Adjustable universal ratcheting fire hydrant wrench

Abstract

An adjustable universal ratchet wrench consisting of a forged handle, ratcheting mechanism and a multi-configurated socket with adjustment bolt for opening and closing fire hydrant valves and removal and replacement of hydrant caps of various shapes and sizes.

I claim: 
     
       1. A ratcheting fire hydrant wrench comprising: a. a handle having a head and a lever end;   b. a socket portion having a shank portion and an open end portion said open end portion defining a polygonal shape;   c. a ratchet gear secured to the shank portion of said socket and housed in the head of said handle;   d. a pawl means pivotally attached to said head in engagement with said ratchet gear and switchable between different positions;   e. a lever pivotally attached to said pawl means having a portion thereof extending laterally beyond the handle on both sides of the handle, wherein one laterally extending portion is longer than the other, said lever having means to engage said pawl means to cause said pawl means to pivot.   
     
     
       2. A ratcheting fire hydrant wrench of claim 1 further comprising a notch within said open end portion of said socket portion for engaging a lubrication fitting on said fire hydrant. 
     
     
       3. A ratcheting fire hydrant wrench of claim 1 further comprising an elongated adjustment bolt threadably secured to said socket portion such that the size of the open end portion is adjustable. 
     
     
       4. A ratcheting fire hydrant wrench of claim 3 further comprising a notch within said open end portion of said socket portion for engaging a lubrication fitting on said fire hydrant.